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PostgreSQL Multiple Vulnerabilities - Apr16 (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
High
Family
Family
Databases
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
8.5
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
7 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
This host is running PostgreSQL and is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
Multiple flaws are due to, - An error in the 'brin_page_type' and 'brin_metapage_info' functions in the pageinspect extension. - PostgreSQL does not properly maintain row-security status in cached plans.
Affected Software
Affected Software
PostgreSQL version 9.5.x before 9.5.2 on Linux.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to version 9.5.2 or higher.